West Valley City is one of the largest cities in Utah and is home to a wide variety of cuisines. Indeed, it’s one of the most culturally diverse areas in Utah. Vietnamese to Thai to Chinese to simple burger shacks – there’s no shortage of excellent eats in the city. But where’s the absolute best? Let me guide you in the right direction. The following are some of the very best in West Valley, starting with my own personal picks.
Pho 777
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 3585 S Redwood Rd STE 101, West Valley City, UT
Those looking for the best pho in Utah will want to make a beeline right away to this West Valley mom and pop. The cozy restaurant offers a menu featuring more than 100 dishes. Among them fifteen different specular pho dishes, not least a rather stunning shaking beef. Check out our full story that covers Pho 777 here. In 2023, the restaurant was crowned the very best place for pho in Salt Lake City by our very own Pho King. Read the exhaustive examination of every single bowl of pho in his story about the best pho here. Pictured above, the massive banh mi stuffed with delicious pork.
El Morelense
The star of the show here is the mesmerizing al pastor. There’s a prominent backbone of warm clove, maybe allspice, and just a hint of sweetness. It’s wonderfully seasoned, packing a powerful salty punch. You can order the al pastor, dorada style, which is, I believe, a sizzling crisp finish on the flat top, but I can’t imagine messing with the meat as is – perfectly juicy as it is from the rotating spit. I won’t disagree with anyone who lists this as the best in the city.
Feeling like switching it up? Try a torta over a taco (pictured top). The bread does a remarkable job of supporting the complete ensemble. There’s a slightly crisp exterior with chew, and loads of floury, pillowy softness. Inside there’s tomato, guacamole, onion, mayo, jalapenos, and the star of the show – al pastor, sliced directly from the trompo.
Cuisine: Mexican
Address: 2470 S Redwood Rd, 84119
Habibi Grill
Cuisine: Pakistani
Address: 3460 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Once upon a time, I think this location in WVC was Zabiha Grill. Pictured is the lamb shinwari karahi from the latest occupants, Habibi Grill. With a limited number of Pakistani options in the valley, it’s a dish I’ve not stumbled over before in Utah. You can read all about the dish in this story I wrote here, but suffices to say it’s fabulous stuff, and again, relatively unique in Salt Lake City.
Squatters WVC
Cuisine: Brewpub
Address:Â 3555 Constitution Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84119
To the best of my knowledge, the opening of this Squatters location in 2025 made for only brewpub of its type in West Valley City. Indeed, sitting on the Northwest edge of Valley Fair Mall (hint: there are acres of ample parking out front), the independent eatery stands out uniquely amid a sea of national names.
The menu follows the schematics of the downtown original; why wouldn’t it? Anyone who’s stopped by the 300 S. stalwart will know the buzzy atmosphere that fills the space seven days a week. Fans flock for the mix of locally brewed beer (Mr. Melling’s Nitro anyone?) and classic brewpub dishes like burgers, nachos, and fish and chips. The full story on their opening can be found here.
Shahrazad Market & Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Address: 1615 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
This Iranian market and restaurant offers some of my personal favorite foods in West Valley City. If you find it hard to pick just one dish from the vibrant menu, don’t. Grab a couple of heaving platters like that pictured above: a trio of kebabs on one and a vegetarian appetizer sampler on the other. Enough to share with the whole family. I wrote the following story about Shahrazad and their menu if you need a little more inspiration!
- Shahrazad Market & Restaurant website
- Shahrazad Market & Restaurant Instagram
- Shahrazad Market & Restaurant news
Tuk Tuk’s
Cuisine: Thai
Address: 2222 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
The menu at this West Valley City restaurant is one of our favorite Thai options in town. Alongside more routine Thai staples, you will also find a number of Laotian dishes too. Tuk Tuk’s does not pull any punches when it comes to the vibrant and spicy flavors of this Southeast Asian cuisine – if you order something spicy, you’d better like spicy food!
Guisados Home Style Mexican Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican
Address: 2654 W 4700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84129
This Mexican spot is just over the boundaries of the city into neighboring Taylorsville, but the mom and pop is absolutely worth considering if you’re in the WVC area. The restaurant is home to nearly a dozen different taco styles, and every last one is executed with aplomb. Pictured above are the al pastor, cochinita pibil, and tinga de pollo. Tacos are provided on robust, single-layered, house-made corn tortillas and come with all the toppings and sides you need to take your tacos to the next level. My particular favorite is the pineapple-sharpened al pastor. A little flurry of cilantro and diced white onion – perfection.
Crown Burgers
Cuisine: Burgers
Address: 2684 3200 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
A Utah original that people flock to, and not without good reason. For more than three decades, the Katsanevas family has run a tight ship offering a blend of American and Greek fast food. You’ll find locations all over town, and debate about which is the best, but what you’ll see flying out of the order window over and over is the signature Crown Burger. This mighty monster comes topped with a dizzying pile of juicy pastrami atop the flame-grilled burger patty. If you’re always looking to take things over the top like me, consider a side of gyro meat as a final embellishment. Then prepare for a nap.
About this list
These are all restaurants that I (Stuart) have eaten at and enjoyed, or one of the writers has spoken highly of. I try to update these lists as often as I can, but sometimes one might slip through the net and be left unattended for a while. Do keep that in mind. For reference, this list was last reviewed and refreshed on June 12th, 2026. If you think I’ve missed someone who deserves attention, just drop me a line to contactus@gastronomicslc.com
Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC.  I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.
I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV.  Pause those credits, yep, that’s me! I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.   I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand.  What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate”, “I thought he was older”, “I don’t share his feelings”.
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